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Minnesota Department of Agriculture Solicits Lab Testing for Systemic Insecticides Harmful to Honeybees

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is seeking laboratory testing services to analyze nursery stock plants for systemic insecticides toxic to honeybees. - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Plant Protection Division and Plant Pest Regulatory Unit - Products/Services Requested: - Laboratory analysis for neonicotinoid pesticides (Clothianidin, Dinotefuran, Imidacloprid, Thiamethoxam) and other compounds (Acephate, Abamectin, Pymetrozine, Cyantraniliprole) - Two main testing methods required: - LC-MS/MS for neonicotinoid pesticides - AOAC 2007.01 (Quechers) extraction method - 50 tests required for each method - Turnaround time of 7-10 working days from sample receipt - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; any qualified laboratory with validated methods may bid - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Bidders may use any validated LC-MS/MS method suitable for the listed analytes - Strict electronic submission via the SWIFT Supplier Portal - Compliance with Minnesota's diversity and inclusion goals - Primary testing period is April to September within a one-year contract term

Description

This is a formal Request for Bid (RFB) issued by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture for laboratory testing of compounds toxic to honeybees. The testing involves analyzing nursery stock plants for specific neonicotinoid pesticides and other compounds using methods such as LC-MS/MS and AOAC 2007.01 extraction. The contract term is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with primary testing months from April to September. Bidders must submit responses electronically via the SWIFT Supplier Portal by June 29, 2026, and questions are due by June 23, 2026.

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